Health Research Methodology

The program focuses on developing competency and leadership in research methodology that promotes the integration of health relevant disciplinary perspectives to create rigorous and innovative evaluation strategies and frameworks. This is facilitated by an interdisciplinary educational model that draws on faculty from across the faculties of Health Science, Science, and Social Science.

For more information about this program please contact us:

Degree Details

MD / Doctorate (MD/Ph.D.)

A research intensive program with the goal of equipping the graduates with research methods skills that enable them to "push the boundaries of knowledge" relevant to improving clinical practice (including medical education research), strengthening health systems and enhancing population health.

This interdisciplinary program integrates business, health sciences, and Social Sciences all of which are integral for developing a nuanced understanding of global health in the twenty-first century...

Regulated healthcare professionals gain new knowledge and hone skills required to compete for and succeed in management roles in a healthcare environment through this 32 month, part-time or 12 month...

The Nursing graduate program provides registered nurses with the opportunity to become clinical health science investigators in Nursing, contributing to the development and evaluation of health care...

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Related Scholarships

Autism Scholars Award

Interdisciplinary

With the support of the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development (MAESD), a Scholar Awards Program in Autism has been established to ensure that Ontario attracts and retains pre-eminent scholars. The community of autism scholars fostered by this Awards Program will excel, according to internationally accepted standards of scientific excellence, in the creation of new knowledge concerning child autism, and its translation into improved health for children, more effective services and products for children with autism, and increase the province’s capacity in diagnosis and assessment of autism and a strengthened treatment system.

Value of Awards

One one-year award at the Master’s level and one one-year award at the Doctoral level will be made by the COU:

Master’s Award: $18,000 ($6,000 per term beginning September 2018)Doctoral Award: $20,000 ($6,666 per term beginning September 2018)

Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship

Interdisciplinary

The Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships provide financial support to elite national and international postdoctoral researchers who will positively contribute to the country's economic, social and research-based growth. McMaster University strives to attract and retain top-tier postdoctoral talent. The value of the fellowship is $70,000.00 per year for two years, and distributed equally across CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC Agencies. The award does not include the costs of research.

The 2018 Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships (Banting PDF) program information and application details are now available on the Banting website.

Betty Gourlay Award for Excellence

Established in 2016 by Ms. Betty Gourlay, a practicing nurse for over 40 years. To be awarded by the School of Graduate Studies to a full-time student in the Nursing Graduate Program who, on the recommendation of the School of Nursing, has demonstrated excellence in academic achievement. Funds to be used by recipients to defer costs related to attendance at and/or participation in professional conferences or learning opportunites.

Betty Horricks Research Endowment Fund

Interdisciplinary

The Betty Horricks Research Endowment Fund was established in 2005, to be awarded on an annual basis to a graduate student registered in the Molecular Biology Genetics and Cancer Program with preference given to a student beginning research in the area of bone marrow and blood cancer.

Canada Graduate Scholarships—Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplements

Interdisciplinary

This CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC CGS-MSFSS supports high-calibre Canadian graduate students in building global linkages and international networks through the pursuit of exceptional research experiences abroad. By accessing international scientific research and training, CGS-MSFSS recipients will contribute to strengthening the potential for collaboration between Canadian universities and affiliated research institutions and universities, or other research institutions outside of Canada.

February 2019 competition deadline for departmets to submit their nomination is Monday, January 21, 2019. Only CIHR has CGS-MSFSS awards available for the February 2019 competition. NSERC and SSHRC have no allocations available.

CIBC Graduate Bursaries in Breast Cancer

The CIBC Graduate Bursaries in Breast Cancer was established in 2004 by CIBC under the McMaster Student Opportunity Fund II initiative in support of CIBC's belief that all students should have the opportunity to pursue their educational goals. To be granted first to students enrolled in a graduate program in the Faculty of Health Sciences who demonstrate financial need and are conducting thesis research in the field of breast cancer and alternatively to students who are conducting thesis research in the field of women's health, obstetrics, gynecology or medical oncology. Preference will be given to full-time graduate students who have demonstrated academic excellence.

CIHR Canada Graduate Scholarship-Doctoral

Applications are prepared and submitted by students in ResearchNet by the internal deadline set by McMaster. You will not be able to submit your application to ResearchNet until all the required tasks are completed, including the letters from your sponsors.

We encourage you to work closely with your supervisor and department on your application. The application you submit to ResearchNet on September 21, 2018 will be the final version that will be sent to CIHR if approved by McMaster.

CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC Canada Graduate Scholarships-Master's (CGS-M)

Interdisciplinary

The School of Graduate Studies is pleased to provide new information for the Canada Graduate Scholarships Master's (CGS M) Program Competition for the 2019-20 academic year.

The CGS M Awards Program supports students in all research disciplines and is administered jointly by Canada's three federal granting agencies: the Canadian Institutes for Health Research (CIHR), the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC). The selection process and post-award administration are carried out at the university level, under the guidance of the three agencies.

Value and Duration

CN Rehab Science

The CN Graduate Scholarship in Rehabilitation Science was established in 2007 with a generous gift from CN. A variable number to be awarded to graduate students in the School of Rehabilitation Science conducting research on the prevention of work-related injuries. Awards will be made by the School of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of the School of Rehabilitation Science.

Dr. John Thomas Memorial Bursary

Interdisciplinary

Dr. John Thomas Memorial Bursary was established in 1996 in memory of Dr. John Thomas by family, friends and colleagues. The bursary fund will assist graduate students enrolled in the Department of Philosophy or the Faculty of Health Sciences who demonstrate financial need. To be awarded by the School of Graduate Studies with preference given to students studying medical or applied ethics.

Governor General's Graduate Academic Medal

Interdisciplinary

The Governor General’s Academic Medal will be awarded to the graduate student who achieves the highest academic standing in his/her full-time graduate doctoral degree program. Students who complete a graduate doctoral degree in time for either the previous Spring Convocation or the upcoming Fall Convocation are eligible to be nominated.

The Governor General's Academic Medal will be awarded at the November 2016 Fall Convocation.

Please contact your department for details on the nomination process.

The School of Graduate Studies invites departments/programs to submit their complete nomination package by e-mail as one PDF attachment to graduatescholarships@mcmaster.ca by Monday, October 2, 2017

Graduate Scholarships

GSA Travel Award

Interdisciplinary

The GSA awards a number of travel awards (up to $500) every semester (Sept-Dec, Jan-Apr, May-Aug) for travel to conferences to present, or to undertake research relevant to their field of study. GSA Travel Awards are funded from the proceeds of the GSA Development Fund, which is sustained by contributions from Graduate Students and the University. Award recipients will be asked to voluntarily contribute a 250-word statement of how this award and travel contributed to their graduate experience, which may be posted on the Graduate Studies and GSA websites and other media sources.

Students can apply through “Aid by Application” in Mosaic.

Application Dates:

Fall competition for September to December travel: Opens September 4, 2018 and closes October 4, 2018

Winter competition for January to April travel: Opens January 3, 2019 and closes February 5, 2019

Summer competition for May to August travel: Opens May 2, 2019 and closes June 4, 2019

Harvey E. Longboat Graduate Scholarship

Interdisciplinary

The Harvey E. Longboat Graduate Scholarship for First Nation, Inuit, and Metis Students was established in 2009 in honour of Harvey E. Longboat, and in recognition of his extraordinary contributions to McMaster University and to the broader community. The School of Graduate Studies, in consultation with the Indigenous Studies program and the Indigenous Education Council, will award the scholarship annually to a First Nation, Inuit, or Metis student(s) who has demonstrated high academic achievement and exceptional promise. The scholarship is tenable for one year, although previous award winners may re-apply. Incoming students are eligible to apply.

Ian and Shirley Rowe Scholarship in Rehabilitation Science and the Rowe Travel Award in Rehabilitation Science

Terms: Established in 2014 by Dr. Ian and Shirley Rowe. To be awarded to doctoral and post-doctoral students and early-career faculty members within the School of Rehabilitation Science who are pursuing studies in the field of childhood disability (see appendix for full terms of reference).ward value: $5,000 for the scholarship; up to $2,500 for the travel award. Number of awards: scholarship: one per year; travel award: two per year

John Charles Polanyi Prize

Interdisciplinary

In honour of the achievement of John Charles Polanyi, recipient of the 1986 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, the Government of the Province of Ontario has established a fund to provide annually up to five prizes to outstanding researchers in the early stages of their career who are continuing to post-doctoral studies or have recently started a faculty appointment at an Ontario university.

Value of Prizes

The prizes have a value of $20,000 each and will be conferred in the fall of 2018. They are available in the areas broadly defined as Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, Literature, and Economic Science.

Have received their doctoral degree from any recognized university in the world on or after September 1, 2014, or, if the doctoral degree has not yet been awarded, be confident that they will have completed all degree requirements by April 30, 2018 (an applicant who was on parental leave between the time of completion of the doctorate and the time of application may have their period of eligibility extended by six months);

Either be planning to continue to post-doctoral studies, or hold a faculty appointment, in a recognized publicly assisted university in Ontario.

The applicant’s curriculum vitae (updates to which will not be accepted after submission)

A one-page summary of the doctoral thesis, written by the applicant

A brief statement of the research or scholarship to be undertaken during the period of the award, prepared by the applicant and not to exceed two pages (one additional page is allowed for diagrams, bibliography, etc.)

Non-technical summary of the statement of research or scholarship, written by the applicant and not to exceed 500 words

The candidate must also provide:

Confidential letters from four assessors; at least two of the assessors must not have had any prior personal or professional association with the applicant (e.g., as a supervisor or a member of the applicant’s supervisory committee) and ideally are not at a university at which the applicant is, or has been, a student or an employee.

An assessor’s letter should provide an evaluation of the applicant’s research or scholarship to date and the research or scholarship to be undertaken. In particular, the assessor should explain why the research is worthy of a John Charles Polanyi Prize, paying particular attention to the selection criteria outlined below:

John Charles Polanyi prizes recognize truly outstanding researchers and scholars for their work during their doctoral program and, where relevant, in their research and scholarship after doctoral study. The Selection Committee, when it makes its decisions about the applicants to be awarded the prizes, reviews both the record of research and publications and the description of planned research; neither, alone, is sufficient for recognition with a Polanyi Prize.

The applicant must ask for the appraisals to be transmitted electronically by the application deadline of Friday, December 1, 2017 directly to the Dean of Graduate Studies by emailing graduatescholarships@mcmaster.ca.

Department Application Instructions

• A letter of support is required from the department. • The letter is due on December 1, 2017.• Department Chairs and/or Proposed Supervisors of the Postdoctoral Fellow or fourth year doctoral applicant are required to provide a letter of support in Word • Among other things, the letter should clarify the nature of the position the applicant will hold during the period of the prize • The letter of support will assist the AVP/Dean of Graduate Studies to craft the formal Institutional Nomination Letter required as part of the application.• The Department is required to submit the letter of support by the deadline to graduatescholarships@mcmaster.ca.

Labarge Graduate Scholarship

Interdisciplinary

Established in 2017 by the Labarge Centre for Mobility in Aging, which is funded by a generous gift from Suzanne Labarge, the Labarge Mobility Scholarship is intended to stimulate interdisciplinary collaboration in aging research on the broad topic of mobility, which includes both physical and community aspects, such as execution of daily activities and participation in society. To be awarded by the School of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of the McMaster Institute for Research on Aging to a graduate student working in the field of aging on the topic of mobility.

The recipient will demonstrate high academic achievement, a proven interest in aging and mobility research, a strong work ethic, a desire to collaborate with diverse disciplines and to participate in research activities with potential benefits to older adults. The value of the award is $15,000 (Master’s) and $18,000 (PhD) for one year. In making the recommendation of these awards, MIRA requires confirmation that the supervisor and/or program will commit to matching the level of support for the recipient in the second year of enrollment in the graduate degree. There is one scholarship available for a Master’s student, and one for a PhD student.

MacDATA Graduate Fellowship

Interdisciplinary

The advent of large collection of data and ensuing development in data analysis techniques has made collaboration between data scientists and content experts necessary for cutting-edge research. Furthermore, there is a need for trainees to be exposed to both aspects of such research, namely for data science trainees to learn about real life practical projects and for content expert trainees to gain experience in data analysis and management. The aims of the MacDATA Graduate Fellowship Program are:

To provide trainees with an opportunity to acquire practical and theoretical skills in data science.

To facilitate exchange of expertise and knowledge in data science across faculties.

The MacDATA Institute will provide support funding for one Graduate Fellow to work on an 8-month multidisciplinary project involving two or more faculties. The proposal must fit the mission of the MacDATA Institute and the project must be related to data (e.g., data analysis, collection, curation, etc.). Where possible, the Graduate Fellow’s work should align with the student’s graduate research/work. However, the topic of the fellowship should not be the same as the student’s graduate research/work. Students must be co-supervised by two McMaster faculty members: one with expertise in data science and another with subject-matter expertise. Supervisors must be from different departments, and preference may be given to applications where supervisors are from different faculties. At least one of the supervisors must be a member of MacDATA and at least one must not be a member of the student’s graduate supervisory committee. MacDATA will provide $7,500 in funding support for a Graduate Fellow, payable in two installments of $3,750. It is expected that the research will be carried out during the period January 2019 to August 2019, in which case the installments will normally be paid in January 2019 and April 2019. Each payment is contingent upon attendance at the MacDATA fellows’ events in Winter and Fall 2019.

Expectations and Deliverables

Participation in MacDATA activities and events.

A research presentation.

A report at the conclusion of the fellowship that details project outcomes and outlines next steps.

Application Process

A complete application includes the following:

A project proposal (1500 words maximum, all inclusive) that provides: (i) a description of the research work and its goals, its interdisciplinary nature; (ii) methodology, including the type of data, how it will be accessed and what data analytics tools will be used; and (iii) the significance of the proposed work.

An explanation (250 words maximum) of how the proposed work aligns with, but is different from, the student’s graduate research/work.

A current CV.

Contact details for two referees.

Submitting your application

Please submit your application by email as one PDF file and include your last name in the filename.

Applications should be sent to macdata@mcmaster.ca by noon on October 31, 2018. Please include “MacDATA Graduate Fellowship” in the subject line.

Mackenzie King Memorial Scholarships

The Mackenzie King Scholarships were set up under the will of the Rt. Hon. W.L. Mackenzie King (1874-1950), who was Prime Minister of Canada 1921-26, 1926-30, and 1935-48.

Two types of the Mackenzie King Scholarship are available to graduates of Canadian universities: the Open Scholarship and the Travelling Scholarship. Both are to support graduate study.

Value of Awards

The Open Scholarship has been recently valued at $8500, however, this is subject to change.

The Travelling Scholarship has been recently valued at $10,500, however, this is subject to change.

Quota of applications that can be submitted by McMaster University

2 for the Open Scholarship category

2 for the Travelling Scholarship category

Eligibility

Applications must be made to the School of Graduate Studies of your "home" university. This is the Canadian university from which you most recently graduated or at which you are currently enrolled.

You must be a graduate (holder of a degree) of a Canadian university when tenure of the scholarship begins.

The Open Scholarship is open to:

Graduates of any Canadian university who engage in (commencing or continuing) graduate studies (master's or doctoral) in any field, in Canada or elsewhere.

The Travelling Scholarship is open to:

Graduates of any Canadian university who engage (commencing or continuing) in graduate studies (master's or doctoral) in the United States or the United Kingdom.

Be involved in international relations or industrial relations (including the international or industrial relations aspects of law, history, politics and economics).

Selection Criteria

The assessment of nominees for Mackenzie King Scholarships focuses on the following criteria:

The awards will be based on high academic achievements (typically all A’s or very nearly so)*

personal qualities

demonstrated aptitudes

Consideration will also be given to the applicant’s proposed program of study.

*This is an extremely competitive competition. As such, it is recommended that students with an 11.0-12.0/12.0 GPA apply as only 2 applications for each type of award (Open Scholarship & Travelling Scholarship) will be put forward to the national competition.

Instructions for students on how to apply:

The School of Graduate Studies deadline is Thursday, February 1, 2018.

Supplementary information on academic achievements and experience (attach as Sheet ‘A’ to application). Sheet ‘A’ can be more than one page.

The supplementary information must include:

Any undergraduate and graduate awards received including the name, years of tenure and the annual value

Any work experience, professional, business, related to field of study

Any publications relevant to field of study

If your application moves forward to the national competition, you will need to provide The School of Graduate Studies original official transcripts.

Personal Statement describing academic interests, extracurricular activities, program of studies intended to pursue, and outline of career plans in 600 words or less (attach as Sheet ‘B’ to application). Your statement must be readily understandable by those outside of your discipline.

Copies of official transcripts of marks and other academic records from each university you have attended.

Reference Letter

The following should be submitted directly to the School of Graduate Studies at graduatescholarships@mcmaster.ca by either Department Administrators or Referees, with the Subject Line:Mackenzie Ref Ltr – APPLICANT’S LAST NAME

Three letters of reference from persons who have an intimate knowledge of your record and ability and are able to give a critical evaluation of your plans for graduate study. The letters of reference must be on letterhead, signed, and must clearly indicate the name and contact information of the referee.

At least two of these testimonials must be from persons under whom you have taken your major work at university, or from senior colleagues with whom you have been associated in academic teaching or research.

Notification and submission

Applicants moving forward to the national competition will be contacted by The School of Graduate Studies by March 1, 2018 and will be asked to provide original hard copies of their complete application and official transcripts.

Please note that applications sent directly to the Board by applicants will not be considered.

Final submission to the Board of Scholarship Trustees:

The School of Graduate Studies will forward the recommended candidates by

Mildred Gulliver Graduate Scholarship in Infectious Diseases

The Mildred Gulliver Graduate Scholarship in Infectious Diseases was established in 2009 by the estate of Mildred Kathleen Hodgson Gulliver. To be award to a graduate student connected to the Michael G. DeGroote Institute for Infectious Disease Research who has made a significant contribution to anti-infection research through a presentation of their research. Winners will present at an annual trainee research symposium. The scholarship has a current value of $1,000 and is non-renewable, and awarded by the School of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of the Executive Committee of the Michael G. DeGroote Institute for Infectious Disease Research.

There is an internal McMaster deadline of Wednesday, October 3, 2018 for you to submit your application through NSERC’s On-Line System. Please work closely with your department as there may be an earlier department deadline for you to submit your application.

Your department will assist you in uploading your transcripts to your application. Once all the applications are received through the On-Line System, the applications will be ranked by the internal McMaster NSERC Doctoral Ranking Committee. We will put forward the top candidates to NSERC through the On-Line System by November 25, 2018. We will advise all applicants if they will be going forward or not be going forward to the federal competition. NSERC will release the federal results in the spring of 2019.

OGS for Indigenous Graduate Students

Interdisciplinary

The Ontario Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development outlines that “each university may allocate up to 2 OGS awards to Aboriginal graduate students. Each university will develop eligibility criteria to recognize excellence and promote equitable access and participation in the scholarship program by Aboriginal applicants…for the purposes of the scholarship, an Aboriginal person is a person who self-identifies as a First Nations (Status/Non-Status), Metis, or Inuit” (OGS and QEII-GSST Program Guidelines, version 1.0).

Criteria: The two OGS-I scholarships are awarded to Indigenous graduate students at McMaster University who face significant financial hardship, with particular priority given to women with family responsibilities.

This criteria has been established in consultation with the Indigenous Education Council (IEC) and is adjudicated by a committee chaired through the Indigenous Studies Program.

Value: Two at $15,000

Eligibility: Incoming or returning graduate students (Master's or PhD) of First Nation, Inuit, or Métis descent.

Ontario Graduate Fellowships

Interdisciplinary

Ontario Graduate Fellowships (OGF) provide funding to full-time students in graduate studies at the masters and doctoral level. It's a merit-based scholarship for students with an A- or above. Canadian Graduate Scholarship Master's or Doctoral (CGS) applicants through McMaster University are automatically considered for these awards.

The Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) and The Queen Elizabeth II Graduate Scholarship in Science and Technology (QEII-GSST) programs provide funding to full-time students at the master's and doctoral levels. They are merit-based scholarships for students with an A- or above average.

Ontario Women's Health Scholars Award

Interdisciplinary

Funded by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, a Scholar Awards Program in Women's Health has been established to ensure that Ontario attracts and retains pre-eminent women's health scholars. The community of women's health scholars fostered by this Awards program will excel, according to internationally accepted standards of scientific excellence, in the creation of new knowledge about women's health and its translation into improved health for women, more effective health services and products for women, and a strengthened health care system.

Rose C. Mosgrove Scholarship

Consisting of the remission of fees for one year, the Rose C. Mosgrove Scholarship is awarded to graduates of a Nursing program from any university or community college in Ontario who enrol in the Nursing program. Applications should be made to the Chair of the Graduate Curriculum and Policy Committee, Faculty of Health Sciences.

Ruth and Wilson Tafts Prize for Immunology

Established in 2011 by Dr. Mark and Marilyn McDermott in support of The McMaster Immunology Research Centre. To be awarded annually, upon recommendation by the Associate Dean of Graduate Studies (Health Sciences), to an outstanding full time M. Sc. or Ph.D. candidate enrolled in the Medical Sciences Graduate Program, in the Faculty of Health Sciences at McMaster University. The award will be given to a student studying within the Infection and Immunity field. The prize is to support travel to a scientific meeting. Award value: $1,000. Number of awards: varies

About the Award

At least three awards, each in the amount of $3000, will be awarded annually to the women graduate students who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in the university or general community while maintaining exemplary academic records.

Eligibility

Women registered in Master's or PhD programs within a designated region. Regions and number of awards rotate each year. SWAAC has designated Ontario as the region for this competition. There are 5 awards available for this competition.

University Allocation

Each university may nominate one person for the award. McMaster is to submit their nomination to SWAAC by January 17, 2019.

Criteria

1. Outstanding academic performance.2. Evidence of leadership, including but not limited to such things as:• executive positions in student organizations• participation on committees (student committees and university committees)• organization of special events, conferences, etc.• involvement in advocacy groups• involvement in volunteer organizations, within the campus setting and/or in the general community.

School of Graduate Studies internal deadline

Students are required to submit their application package to the School of Graduate Studies no later than Monday, December 3, 2018 at 12 noon by uploading their application package to MacDrive.

Required documents for the application package

• short cover letter that includes student name, student number and department• biographical data*• curriculum vitae• academic records (all official undergraduate and graduate transcripts-photocopies of original transcripts are acceptable)• three letters of reference

*biographical information usually includes information about former and current studies, areas of interest, research, publications, other awards, interests outside the university, and community or volunteer work. It's usually in a narrative form, about 1-2 pages in length, and is an opportunity for the nominee to tell the adjudication committee some things about herself, and to explain at greater length her background/interests/passions/ambitions/volunteer work.

The Aileen Mcphail Memorial Prize

The Aileen McPhail Memorial Prize was established in 1989 in memory of Aileen McPhail, Associate Professor in Nursing (McMaster University) and Director of Nursing Services (Chedoke-McMaster Hospital, McMaster Division), by her family and friends. To be awarded annually by the School of Graduate Studies on recommendation of the Co-coordinator of the Clinical Health Sciences (Nursing) Program to a worthy student who holds the RN. Preference will be given to those who have indicated an interest in the study of Oncology.

The Alison (Fisher) Lall Scholarship in Occupational Therapy

The Alison (Fisher) Lall Scholarship in Occupational Therapy was established in 2009 by family, friends, and former classmates and professors as a loving tribute to Alison (Fisher) Lall. Alison earned her degree in Occupational Therapy in 1997. The scholarship is to be awarded by the School of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of the School of Rehabilitation Science to a student in their final year of the Master of Science Occupational Therapy program who demonstrates both outstanding academic achievement and exceptional talents as a student of occupational therapy.

The Ann C. Beckingham Graduate Scholarship

The Ann C. Beckingham Graduate Scholarship was established in 2004, in memory of Dr. Ann C. Beckingham, who was a faculty member in the School of Nursing (1988-1997) and strongly believed in education, particularly related to aging and health. Scholarships will be awarded by the School of Graduate Studies to a graduate student registered to practice nursing in Canada and studying in the field of Gerontology.

The Anne Hall Memorial Prize

The Anne Hall Memorial fund was established in 1989 by family and friends in memory of a very special physiotherapist who died prior to completing her doctoral studies in Medical Sciences at McMaster. To be available yearly to a physiotherapy graduate student enrolled in the Faculty of Health Sciences at McMaster University or to a student registered in the M.Sc. In the Physiotherapy program. The funds are to be used to enable travel to a professional conference to present a paper or poster during an academic year.

The Beverley McPetrie Bursary.

Established in 2016 by Beverley McPetrie, BSCN (Class of '61), to encourage students to achieve their goals and be passionate in their work. To be awarded by the school of Graduate studies to students enrolled in the Graduate Nursing Program who demonstrate financial need. Preference to be given to students pursuing the Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner designation.

The David L. Sackett Scholarship

Established in 2010 by the Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, in honour of Dr. Sackett's leadership in the fields of clinical epidemiology and evidence-based medicine. To be awarded by the School of Graduate Studies, on the recommendation of the Associate Dean of Graduate Studies (Health Sciences), to doctoral students in the Faculty of Health Sciences who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement. Preference will be given to students enrolled in the Health Research Methodology program.

The Diane and Colin Wood Bursary in Respiratory Health

The Diane and Colin Wood Bursary in Respiratory Health were established in 2008 by Diane Wood and Colin Wood, B.Comm (Class of '78). To be granted by the School of Graduate Studies, on the recommendation of the Director of the Firestone Institute for Respiratory Health, to a graduate student who demonstrates financial need and is conducting research in the area of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Preference will be given to students studying emphysema.

The Doris Noftall Award in Food Allergy Research

To be awarded to a graduate student in the Faculty of Health Sciences who has demonstrated an interest in the area of food allergy research. To be awarded annually by the School of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of Dr. Manel Jordana and Dr. Susan Waserman, until such time that they retire or their faculty appointments end. Once both Dr. Jordana and Dr. Waserman's faculty appointments end, responsibility for recommendations will transfer to the lead faculty in the area of food allergy research within the McMaster Immunology Research Centre.

The Dr. Colin Webber Graduate Scholarship

Interdisciplinary

Established in 2013 to honour the memory of Dr. Colin Webber, McMaster University Professor, Physicist, Radiation Safety Expert, Teacher, Mentor, and Leader in the field of bone research. To be awarded by the School of Graduate Studies to master's or doctoral students. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate interest in bone research.

The Dr. David Williams Award in Biomedical Engineering

Interdisciplinary

The Dr. David Williams Award in Biomedical Engineering was established in 2009 by Dr. David Williams. To be awarded annually by the School of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of the Director of the School of Biomedical Engineering, to a student enrolled in graduate studies within the School, who demonstrates outstanding scholastic achievement and innovative research.

The Dr. Erwin Regoeczi Prize in Pathology and Molecular Medicine

The Dr.Erwin Regoeczi Prize in Pathology and Molecular Medicine was established in 2010 by family and friends in honour of Dr. Erqin Regoeczi, Professor Emeritus, in recognition of his significant contributions to research and scholarly teaching in the Department of pathology and Molecular Medicine at McMaster University. To be awarded by the School of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of the Chair of Pathology and Molecular Medicine to a Master`s or PhD student who demonstrates outstanding scholastic achievements and innovative research.

The Dr. Jordan Page Harshman Bursary

The Dr.Jordan Page Harsham Bursary was established in 2011 by the Harshman Fellowships Society to honour Dr.Jordon Page Harshman, past President of the Society. To be awarded annually by the School of Graduate Studies, based on the recommendation of the Associate Dean, Health Sciences (Graduate), to a graduate student in the Faculty of Health Sciences who is engaged in medical research and who demonstrates financial need as well as good citizenship, good social responsibility, and leadership in society. Preference will be given to students in the following three areas in descending order: The Michael G. DeGroote institute for Infectious Disease Research, the Farncombe Family Digestive Health Research Institute and the Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics. Recipients will be provided with a certificate from the Faculty of Health Sciences detailing the purpose and history of this award at McMaster University. Students who are recipients of an Ontario Graduate Scholarship are not eligible for this Bursary.

The Dr. Vivian Wood Graduate Scholarship

The Dr. Vivian Wood Scholarship was established in 2003 by Vivian and Albert Wood and the School of Nursing to support the education of a graduate student enrolled in the Nursing Program at McMaster. The scholarship is tenable for up to two years provided the recipient maintains a high level of progress and academic achievement. The scholarship will be made by the School of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of the Coordinator of the Graduate Nursing Program.

The E.B. Ryan Scholarship

Interdisciplinary

The E.B. Ryan Scholarship was established in 1997 using funds raised by a performance of the play Letter from Wingfield Farm, this scholarship is to be awarded to in-course graduate students from the Faculties of Social Sciences and Health Sciences conducting research on aging. This award, valued at a maximum of $2,000, is awarded by the School of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of a committee comprised of at least the Director and the Co-ordinator of the Office of Gerontological Studies.

The Eva Eugenia Lillian Cope Research Scholarship

The Eva Eugenia Lillian Cope Research Scholarship was established in 2006. To be used for research on allergies and allergic related diseases in the Faculty of Health Sciences, Centre for Gene Therapeutics, Division of Respiratory Diseases and Allergy.

The Fergus Mills Scholarship

Established in 2008 by Dr. Edward Mills in honour of his father, Fergus Mills. To be awarded by The School of Graduate Studies, on the recommendation of the Assistant Dean of Health Research Methodology, to a student enrolled in a graduate program in Health Sciences who is committed to research which will help people in a developing country. Preference to be given to a student with an academic or research background related to Africa with further preference given to a student errolled in the Health Research Methodology Program.

The Graduate Students Association Bursary

Interdisciplinary

The Graduate Students Association Bursary was established in 1999 by the Graduate Students Association at McMaster University under the McMaster Student Opportunity Fund initiative. To be granted to a full-time or, part-time graduate student in one of the following Faculties: Engineering, Health Sciences, and Humanities, Science, Social Sciences or, the Ph.D. program in Business. The bursary will be awarded annually by the School of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of the Graduate Students Association.

The H. Vincent Elliott Memorial Travel Bursary

Interdisciplinary

The H.Vincent Elliott Memorial Travel Bursary was established in 2010 by Dr.Susan J.Elliott (MA `97 and PhD`92), esteemed former Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences, Professor of Geography and Earth Sciences, and senior Research Fellow at the United Nations Institute on Water (UNU-IWEH), Environment and Health, in memory of her father, H.Vincent Elliott. To be granted by the School of Graduate Studies on the recommendation on the Program Director of `Water Without Borders`` to students registered in a Master`s or PhD program will be given to students in financial need.

The Howard P. Whidden Graduate Scholarship

Interdisciplinary

The Howard P. Whidden Graduate Scholarship was established in 1987, and is open to non- Canadian students from countries of the British Commonwealth. This prestigious award is open to students who qualify for admission into any graduate program that extends to the doctorate, although the student’s initial registration may be at the Master’s level. The award is once renewable contingent upon satisfactory academic performance. It will be awarded at the discretion of the School of Graduate Studies.

The James F. Harvey and Helen S. Harvey Travel Scholarships

Interdisciplinary

The James F. Harvey and Helen S. Harvey Travel Scholarships were established in 1995 with funds from the estate of Helen S. Harvey. James F. Harvey was a member of the first McMaster graduating class in Hamilton in 1935. This travel scholarship will enable students to engage in research requiring travel. The candidates will be selected and the scholarship awarded on the basis of academic performance in any program. Awards will be made by the School of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of departments. Please note that “conference travel” is not permitted.

The Karl Freeman Prizes In Biochemistry Graduate Seminars

The Karl Freeman Prizes in Biochemistry Graduate Seminars were established in 2001 by Karl Freeman, Chair of the Department of Biochemistry from 1973 to 1979 and acting chair for six months during 1982. To be awarded to graduate students in the Department of Biochemistry who are deemed to have presented the most outstanding graduate seminars. The School of Graduate Studies will award the prizes on the recommendation of the Department of Biochemistry.

The Laura Babiski Memorial Academic Grant

The Laura Babiski Memorial Academic Grant was established in 2000 in loving tribute to Laura Babiski, Clinical Lecturer, Occupational Therapy, in the School of Rehabilitation Science from 1991 to 2000. This academic grant is to be awarded by the School of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of the School of Rehabilitation Science to a student in Year II of the Master of Clinical Health Sciences, Occupational Therapy Program, who has achieved excellence in mental health practice, demonstrated by passion for this practice area, compassion for individuals with serious mental illness and their families, recognition, advocacy and action for system change and demonstrate financial need.

The Lee Nielson Roth Award

Interdisciplinary

The Lee Nielson Roth Award was established in 1986 by Judith L. Roth (Nielson '53) in memory of her son, Lee. The award is made annually to a doctoral student in Medical Sciences, Biochemistry, or Biology of high academic standing who is working in the area of cancer research.

The Lorne F. Lambier, Q.C., Scholarship

Interdisciplinary

The Lorne F. Lambier, Q.C. Scholarship was established in 1984. The scholarship is tenable for one year. The scholarship is awarded annually to current Canadian citizens, permanent residents or, international students registered in a master's or doctoral graduate program in Faculties of Health Science and Science whose research is directed toward the understanding and/or cure of cancer.

The Louis Minden Scholarship in Health Sciences

The Louis Minden Scholarship in Health Sciences was established in 1995 with funds from the estate of Mr. Louis Minden. The scholarship is to be awarded to a graduate student in the Faculty of Health Sciences by the School of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of the Associate Dean of Graduate Studies (Health Sciences). This award is currently valued at $3,000, is once renewable and preference will be given to a graduate student pursuing research in preventive medicine.

The Mary Tremblay Academic Grant

The Mary Tremblay Academic Grant was established in 2009 by family, friends, and colleagues to honor Dr. Mary Tremblay's significant contribution to the development of the School of Rehabilitation Science and her dedication to teaching and mentoring. To be awarded to a student registered in year two of the M.Sc. Occupational Therapy program who demonstrates financial need and who, in the judgment of the School of Rehabilitation Science, has demonstrated an aptitude and passion for disability issues.

The Michael Kamin Hart Memorial Scholarship

The Michael Kamin Hart Memorial Scholarship was established in 2011 by the Michael G. DeGroote Institute for Infectious Disease Research, in honour of one of its students, Michael Kamin Hart. To be awarded to an M.Sc. student associated with the Michael G. DeGroote Institute for Infectious Disease Research who has demonstrated academic excellence. To be awarded annually by the School of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of the Executive Committee of the Michael G. DeGroote Institute for Infectious Disease Research.

The Myra Baillie Academic Grant

Interdisciplinary

Established in 2005 by the Surigical Associates in memory of Myra Baillie. To be granted to a graudate student in any degree program who attains and "A" average and demonstrates financial need. Prefrence will be given to a female graduate student.

The Oded Bar-Or Bursary

Interdisciplinary

The Oded Bar-Or Bursary was established in 2007 by the Bar-Or family in memory of Oded Bar-Or, founder of the Children's Exercise and Nutrition Centre (CENC). To be granted by the School of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of the Director of the CENC to a graduate student who demonstrates financial need and is enrolled in Medical Sciences, Rehabilitation Science, or Kinesiology, and is conducting research in pediatric exercise and/or pediatric nutrition. Preference will be given to students conducting research at the CENC of McMaster Children's Hospital.

The Philomathia Travel in Water Policy and Research Scholarship

Interdisciplinary

Throughout the seed funding period, the fund will support a travel scholarship, valued at $4000 annually, to support travel to Kenya, India and other locations identified with the Philomathia project. To be awarded to graduate students pursuing studies in water policy or water-related research at McMaster University. Preference will be given to recipients of the Philomathia Fellowships and where possible, granted on the recommendation of the United Nations University- Institute for Water, Environment & Health (UNU-INWEH)

The Richard J. Haslam Memorial Scholarship

The Richard J. Haslam Memorial Scholarship was established in 2009 by the Haslam Family, friends and colleagues on the 40th anniversary of the Medical Sciences Graduate program, to honor the commitment to scientific excellence and to teaching of Dr. Richard J. Haslam during his time at McMaster as a faculty member of the Departments of Pathology & Molecular Medicine and Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences, and particularly as Chair of the Health Sciences Graduate Programs from 1994-1998. The scholarship is to be awarded annually by the School of Graduate Studies to a fulltime student entering year 3 of the Ph.D. program in Medical Sciences who, in the judgment of the Associate Dean of Graduate Studies (Health Sciences), has demonstrated outstanding scholarly achievement and innovative laboratory-based work in the field of cardiovascular and stroke research.

The School of Graduate Studies Grant in Aid for Research Travel

The SGS Grant is not intended to replace sources of funding already available from the tri-agencies (CIHR, NSERC, and SSHRC), other external granting sources, or internal scholarships and bursaries.

The SGS Grant is intended to be a grant-in-aid of research; students should not expect the grants to cover the full cost of travel or field work.

It is not intended to fund the research itself, but the travel to do the research.

Eligibility

Only in-time, full time PhD students;

Canadian citizens and Visa students from all Faculties;

Students must have completed their comprehensive examinations and formal PhD research proposal before travel occurs;

Students must have their supervisor committee's approval to travel, and

Students are eligible to receive this funding only once during their PhD studies;

Travel to locations for the completion of course work, where academic credit will be granted, is NOT eligible for consideration.

Guidelines

Grants are awarded on a competitive basis for projects that have clearly defined objectives and methods, and that meet the criteria established. Departments submitting more than one application must provide a nomination letter with rankings and commentary for all the applicants. The same letter may be submitted with each application from a single Department/Program.

Awards are for a minimum period of four weeks, and a maximum period of six months.

Individual awards will be given with a minimum of $1,000 to a maximum of $3000 for trips of up to 3 months, $5,000 for trips of up to 6 months, and $7,500 for trips of up to one year. Note that the award is not intended to cover the full cost of travel or field research, and the number of awards given in each competition will vary, and are subject to the discretion of the School of Graduate Studies.

Funding will not be provided for research equipment, computer hardware and most software, office supplies, communication costs, medical, toiletry or other personal items. Because funding is limited, and intended to defray essential research costs rather than fully fund fieldwork, the following items will receive highest priority:

significant travel costs for field and archival research activities, including economy travel (air, rail, bus) or travel by car (for distances greater than 200km); visas, required research permits and/or site entrance fees;

medical supplies and/or immunizations mandated by international health regulations that are not covered by health insurance; and

in extraordinary circumstances (e.g., documented higher than typical costs), housing and food costs over and above the expenses normally incurred while not in the field (please itemize current expenses and estimated expenses while in the field)

It is the responsibility of the student to ensure the application is complete and has been through the appropriate approval channels. Final complete applications will be submitted to the School of Graduate Studies by the student's department.

All funds are fully accountable. All awardees are required to fill out travel expense forms within 30 days after the student's return and submit original receipts and boarding passes accounting for the full sum of the award.

Students are required to complete an outcomes assessment (of their own design, proposed in the application) within 30 days after the student's return.

Arrangements regarding pre-paid expenses may be made separately with the student's department administrator, at the department's discretion. In all cases, a proportion of the award will be withheld until the expense forms, receipts for the full amount of the award, and outcomes assessment have been received by the School of Graduate Studies (normally 10% of the total award, with a minimum of $250).

Application Date

The application will open in Mosaic on January 1, 2018 and close on February 28, 2018. You can access the application by going into your student center in Mosaic.

The School Of Rehabilitation Sciences Bursary

The School of Rehabilitation Science Graduate Bursary was established in 2004 by the School of Rehabilitation Science through the generosity of its alumni and friends under the McMaster Student Opportunity Fund II initiative. To be granted to a student in the graduate program in Rehabilitation Science who demonstrates financial need. The bursary will be granted by the School of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of the School of Rehabilitation Science.

The W.E. Rawls Memorial Scholarship

The W.E. Rawls Memorial Scholarship was established in 1990 by family and friends to honor the valuable contribution of Dr. Rawls to cancer research as Professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences, founder and co-ordinator of the McMaster Cancer Research Group, Director of the Molecular Virology and Immunology Program and Past President of the National Cancer Institute. Eligible nominees are students registered in the Faculty of Health Sciences, regardless of departmental affiliation and currently conducting research in molecular virology and oncology, including applications in clinical epidemiology and biostatistics. The award will be made by the School of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of the Health Sciences Scholarship Committee.

The Zonta Club of Hamilton 1, Frances Colter Memorial Bursary

Established in 2016 by members of the Zonta Club of Hamilton 1 in memory and recognition of dedicated member and supporter of our club, Fran Colter, who was a pioneer in the field of physiotherapy at Chedoke Hospital, Hamilton. To be awarded by the School of Graduate studies to students enrolled in the School of Rehabilitation Science Physiotherapy program who demonstrates financial need. Preference to be given to female students.

Thomas Neilson Scholarship

The Thomas Neilson Scholarship will be awarded to the Biochemistry graduate student deemed to show the greatest potential as an independent scientist at the time of transfer to the Ph.D. program. The scholarship will be awarded by the School of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of the Departmental Graduate Admissions Committee based upon performance in the program with particular emphasis upon the overall academic standing, supporting letters, contributions to teaching, the seminar presentation, the transfer report, research contributions and publications. The scholarship may not necessarily be given every year and may be given twice in a given year.

Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship-Doctoral

Interdisciplinary

The Vanier CGS program aims to attract and retain world-class doctoral students by supporting students who demonstrate both leadership skills and a high standard of scholarly achievement in graduate studies in the social sciences and humanities, natural sciences and/or engineering and health.

These prestigious scholarships are awarded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC), and Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC).

Wilson Leadership Scholar Award

Interdisciplinary

The Wilson Leader Scholarship Award for graduate students is different. Valued at up to $25,000, it’s a leadership development and career launcher program that builds on your studies. It involves about 15 hours/month over 6 months – less than a TA or RAship. And it includes experiential learning opportunities.

The award program is open to incoming and current McMaster graduate students at all levels whose research and interests relate to democracy, the economy, education, healthcare, the impacts of technology, or public policy in a Canadian context. Find out more at wilsonleader.ca.

Yates Scholarship

Interdisciplinary

The Yates Scholarship Fund (up to $500) was established in 1963 by the bequest of William Henry Yates. This fund support upper-level doctoral students with research activities and conference travel when a paper is being delivered. Applicants must have completed their comprehensive exam.

Ten McMaster graduate students and one postdoctoral fellow have received the Government of Canada’s most prestigious scholarships for doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers, tackling research areas including diabetes in expectant mothers, breast cancer and high-altitude adaptations in mice.